How do I choose the right undertone and foundation color?
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Foundation is a life saver, if you use the right color, that is. This can be difficult because there are so many different colors that it is hard to determine which one really suits you best. That is why here are some guidelines to help you find your perfect foundation!
Different undertones
Determining your undertone is very important. You can have a good match in terms of color, but it will always look a bit unnatural if you have not chosen the right undertone. There are different undertones. A cool skin color often has a pink/red undertone, a warm skin color often has a yellow undertone. You can also have a neutral undertone. This means that a pink and yellow foundation suit you, or that you have to mix them for the best result.
Determine undertone
Determining your undertone is best done in natural daylight and when you are not wearing make-up. What you need for this is a mirror and a white T-shirt. Make sure that you do not have a reflection of your shirt on your neck, this can give a distorted color. Then look carefully at the color of your face and neck. Try to find a piece of skin that is as neutral as possible to look at. This is often at your jaw.
A test you can do to confirm is to look at the veins on the inside of your arm. Are they blue? Then you have a cool undertone. If they are a bit greener, then you have a warm undertone. If the color is somewhere in between, then there is a good chance that you have a neutral undertone. Do not use the back of your hand to test your foundation. This usually differs too much from your skin color!
Foundation
Once you have determined your undertone, it is time to determine the right color of your foundation . It is important that the color is not too light or too dark. The best place to test your foundation is on your jawline. This way you can best see if the color matches both your face and your neck. This is often the most neutral part of your skin. Draw a vertical line at the height of your jawline and see if the color matches both your facial skin and the color of your neck.
The foundation should blend nicely with the skin tone. Keep in mind that your foundation color can be different in the winter than in the summer. Especially if you tan easily, this can make a big difference! If you can't find your perfect foundation, it is always possible to mix them. Take the color that is closest to your skin tone and then mix it with a darker or lighter color.
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